Strive for unity amid diversity, Pope Francis tells authorities in Thailand
In his first official speech in Thailand Thursday, Pope Francis encouraged the Thai authorities, civil society, and diplomatic corps to strive after unity, even while preserving the diversity which gives their country “soul.”
Thai bishop: Pope’s visit a significant moment for small Catholic community
Pope Francis’ trip to Thailand is a meaningful moment for the small Catholic community, and marks an important anniversary in the life of the Catholic Church in the southeast Asian country, the secretary general of the Thailand bishops’ conference said.
Pope Francis’ lunch with the poor
Pope Francis joins some 1.500 poor people and volunteers for lunch marking the 3rd World Day of the Poor.
Making parenting less daunting: The Parenting Teenagers Course
The Alpha Malaysia, Sarawak Branch under Dr Wong Howe Tung, his wife, Mdm Gan Chuei Lian and their group of capable facilitators, conducted a 5-sessions course on parenting teenagers
Daytime vandalisation of Irish Carmelite monastery shocks locals
A group broke into an Irish Carmelite monastery during the daytime, vandalised its chapel and shouted slurs at the elderly nuns who lived there.
Malay Bibles not a threat to Muslims, backbencher tells Penang legislative assembly
Malay bibles should not be considered a threat to Muslims’ faith but instead regarded as a way for them to understand other religions, a backbencher said at the Penang legislative assembly 4 November.